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Old 16th Jan 2009, 01:52
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Absolutly great to see that it is possible for a wing mounted engine airliner to survive a ditching, however I think that aside from the great airmanship from the crew in the ditching itself and the moments immediately afterwards, that the fact that there was little or no swell played a huge factor in the outcome of this event.

Had the same 'touchdown' occured in open water I think the result would of been tragically different.

Well Done
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